London has more classic car activity packed into one city than almost anywhere else in the UK — major auction houses, long-established dealers, specialist storage facilities and a huge number of cars kept in lock-ups, mews garages and underground car parks. Moving a classic car here is rarely as simple as pulling onto a driveway; it usually means negotiating narrow streets, parking restrictions and low bridges as well as the car itself. We collect and deliver on a tilt-bed transporter with an electric winch and wheel straps, one driver taking the car the entire way, with photos taken at both ends.
Where we collect and deliver in London
We work across the whole of Greater London and into the surrounding counties where much of the capital’s classic car storage actually sits. Typical jobs include:
- Auction house collections and deliveries, including Bonhams’ London sales and RM Sotheby’s London auctions
- Established dealers and specialists across Chelsea, Fulham and the West End
- Ace Cafe on the North Circular, a regular meeting point for classic and custom car owners
- Private storage facilities in Kent and Surrey used by London-based owners
- Lock-up garages and mews properties across inner London boroughs
- Home collections in outer London, from Richmond and Kingston to Barnet and Bromley
See areas we cover for the wider picture beyond London itself.
Access, ULEZ and timing in London
Getting a car and trailer through central London takes planning. We account for the ULEZ zone in the quote, so there is no separate charge sprung on you afterwards if a collection or delivery point falls inside it. Parking suspensions are often needed for kerbside collections on residential streets, and we will tell you in advance if one looks necessary so it can be arranged with the local council in good time. Low railway bridges, width restrictions and one-way systems all factor into route planning, and non-runner collections from underground or basement lock-ups sometimes need a hand winch to get the car clear before it can go onto the ramps. Timing around the North and South Circular, and avoiding peak traffic where possible, keeps a London job running to schedule.
How much does classic car transport in London cost?
Local moves within London typically start from around £150; longer runs out of the capital are quoted per mile. Price depends on distance, whether the car is a runner or a non-runner, access at both ends, and whether a parking suspension or timed collection window is needed. Every quote is all-in, covering the ULEZ zone, fuel, tolls and loading, so there are no surprise extras once the job is booked.
What we move
Auction purchases and consignments
Cars bought at London auction houses, or being delivered for sale, collected and delivered within the auction house’s timescale.
Non-runners and lock-up collections
Seized, stored or long-off-the-road cars winched clear of lock-ups and basement garages and loaded safely without needing the engine to turn over.
Dealer and private sales
Cars moving between dealers, or from a private seller to a new owner anywhere in or out of London.
Storage runs
Cars moving into or out of storage in Kent, Surrey and further afield, timed around show season or winter lay-up.
Do you charge extra for ULEZ?
No. We account for the ULEZ zone in the quote itself, so the price you are given already covers any collection or delivery point inside it.
Can you collect a non-runner from a basement or lock-up garage?
Yes. We carry an electric winch and can usually free a seized or non-running car from a lock-up, mews garage or basement car park before loading it onto the trailer.
Will I need a parking suspension for a kerbside collection?
Sometimes, particularly on narrow residential streets with no other space nearby. We will flag this during the quote so it can be arranged with the council ahead of the collection date.
Do you collect from London auction houses?
Yes, including collections and deliveries for sales such as those held by Bonhams and RM Sotheby’s in London, worked around the auction house’s own collection window.
Get a quote for classic car transport in London
Tell us the pickup and drop-off points, whether the car is a runner or non-runner, and any access restrictions such as narrow streets or a basement lock-up, and we will come back with an all-in price that already accounts for ULEZ. See our classic car transport page for more on how we work, or our classic car transport cost guide for a fuller breakdown of pricing. Use the form here or go to contact and quote to reach us directly.
Quote: Classic car transport London
Tell us what needs moving and where. We reply personally, usually within a couple of hours.
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Send a few details and we’ll come straight back with a clear, all-in price. No call centres — you deal with the driver.